Monday’s Sports Transactions

By The Associated Press

BASEBALL

American League

BOSTON RED SOX — Activated OF Shane Victorino from the 15-day DL. Designated INF Luis Jimenez for assignment.

HOUSTON ASTROS — Assigned SS Carlos Correa to Fresno (PCL) from San Antonio (Texas).

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Reinstated INF Mike Moustakas from the bereavement/family emergency list. Optioned INF Orlando Calixte to Omaha (PCL).

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Optioned RHP Chris Bassitt to Nashville (PCL).

TEXAS RANGERS — Selected the contract of INF Thomas Field from Round Rock (PCL). Optioned 2B Rougned Odor to Round Rock.

National League

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Recalled LHP Vidal Nuno from Reno (PCL).

CINCINNATI REDS — Designated RHP Kevin Gregg for assignment. Recalled RHP Pedro Villarreal from Louisville (IL).

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Placed LHP Antonio Bastardo on the paternity list. Recalled LHP Bobby LaFromboise from Indianapolis (IL).

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Announced C Wil Nieves cleared outright waivers.

BASKETBALL

National Basketball Association

NBA — Fined Houston C Dwight Howard $15,000 for making contact above the shoulders with Los Angeles Clippers F Matt Barnes during a May 10 game.